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2006 Voters Guide

Arizona Catholic Conference Diocese of Gallup ◆ Diocese of Phoenix ◆ Diocese of Tucson

he Catholic Conference (ACC) is the public policy arm Tof the Diocese of Phoenix, the Diocese of Tucson, and the Diocese of Gallup. We have produced this 2006 ACC Voters Guide as an important educational tool to provide unbiased information on the upcoming elections. Pursuant to Internal Revenue Service requirements legislative district. Each legislative district includes for churches and nonprofit organizations, this doc- one State Senator and two State Representatives. ument does not endorse candidates or indicate our To find the legislative district you live in, please visit support or opposition to the questions. The Voters www.azcatholicconference.org. Guide, however, is an excellent source of informa- While the 2006 Voters Guide will reach hundreds tion on the candidates’ positions on current issues. of thousands of people, you are encouraged to Included in this guide are races covering the U.S. Senate, U.S. Congress, Arizona Governor, reproduce this material and distribute it in your Secretary of State, Attorney General, Treasurer, churches. Please take time to review this guide and Corporation Commission, State Senate and State remember to visit www.azcatholicconference.org to House. It is important to remember that members sign up for legislative alerts and to keep up on the of the State Senate and State House are elected by latest information.

This 2006 Voters Guide was produced by the Arizona Catholic Conference and The Catholic Sun, newspaper of the Diocese of Phoenix.

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n June, candidates running I for office were presented with a series of 12 statements and Arizona Catholic Conference 2006 Voters Guide asked to identify whether or not they Supported or Opposed them. U.S. Senate Some candidates chose not to Name party 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 answer the survey while others Jim Pederson D Candidate did not answer survey took time to elaborate on their Richard Mack* L S S O - O O* S S O O S S answers (*). Jon Kyl* R S S O * S S S * O O S S Answer Key U.S. House of Representatives S = Supports O = Opposes DIST. Name party 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 — = No answer 1 Ellen Simon D Candidate did not answer survey * = Elaborated on answer 1 David Schlosser* L S* O* O* O* S* O* O* S* O* O* O* S* *** = Winner not determined at 1 R S S O O O S S S O O S S time of printing 2 John Thrasher D Candidate did not answer survey For the most current candidate 2 Powell Gammill* L * * * * * * * * * * * * information available, visit 2 * R S S O O S S S S * O S S www.azcatholicconference.org. 3 Herb Paine*** D Candidate did not answer survey Party Key 3 Don Chilton*** D Candidate did not answer survey D = Democrat 3 Mark Yannone L S O S S O O O O O O S S 3 R S S O O S S S O O O S S R = Republican I = Independent 4 D Candidate did not answer survey L = Libertarian 4 Ronald Harders L Candidate did not answer survey 4 Don Karg* R S O O O S * S S* O O S S 1. Allowing parents to use tax credits, vouchers, or education 5 Harry Mitchell D Candidate did not answer survey savings accounts to enable 5 Warren Severin* L S O* O O O O O S* O O S O children to attend any public, 5 J. D. Hayworth* R S S O * S S S O S O S S private, or home school. 2. Prohibiting all forms of human 6 Jason Blair L Candidate did not answer survey cloning. 6 R Candidate did not answer survey 3. Legalizing physician-assisted suicide. 7 Raul M. Grijalva D O S S O O O O S O S O S 4. Excluding newborn children 7 Joe Cobb* L S S S S O O O S O O S S conceived while their mothers 7 Ron Drake R S S O S S S S O O S S S were receiving welfare from the calculation of the family’s wel- 8 Gabrielle Giffords D Candidate did not answer survey fare cash grant. 8 David F. Nolan L S O S S - O O S O O S S 5. Prohibiting state and local 8 Randy Graf R S S O S S S S S O O S S government agencies, includ- 8 Jay Quick I Candidate did not answer survey ing police departments, from accepting matricula consular cards as a form of identification. 6. Amending the United States Governor Constitution to define marriage Name party 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 as the union of one man and one woman. D Candidate did not answer survey Barry J. “Hess, II*” L S* S* O* * * * S* S* O* O* S* * 7. Requiring informed consent for Len Munsil R S S O O S S S S O O S S abortion to inform a woman con- sidering an abortion about the medical and psychological risks, Secretary of State fetal development, and abortion Name party 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 alternatives, and to include a 24-hour period for the woman to Israel Torres D Candidate did not answer survey review the information. Ernest Hancock L Candidate did not answer survey 8. Establishing and maintaining R S S O O S S S O S O S S a statewide public defender’s office to provide adequate legal Attorney General representation to those facing the death penalty. Name party 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 9. Making the presence of undoc- Terry Goddard D Candidate did not answer survey umented immigrants in Arizona Bill Montgomery R S S O O S S S S O O S S a felony. 10. Mandating healthcare provid- ers to facilitate the distribution Treasurer of “emergency contraception” Name party 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 (i.e., morning after pills). Rano Singh D Candidate did not answer survey 11. Exempting nonprofit religious Dean Martin* R S S O O S* S S O S O S S organizations from any con- traceptive mandates that may violate the tenets of their faith. Corporation Commission 12. Simplifying the existing tax Name party 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 credit for donations made to nonprofit charitable organiza- Richard Boyer D Candidate did not answer survey tions serving the working poor Mark Manoil D Candidate did not answer survey so that people who do not Rick Fowlkes L S O S S O O O O O O S S itemize their taxes are eligible Kris Mayes R Candidate did not answer survey to participate. Gary Pierce R S S O O S S S S - O S S Election Season 2006 votersguide The Catholic Sun ◆ Page  State Senate n June, candidates running I for office were presented with DIS T. Name party 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 a series of 12 statements and 1 Jo Kelleher D Candidate did not answer survey asked to identify whether or not 1 Terry Dunn L Candidate did not answer survey they Supported or Opposed 1 Tom O’Halleran* R O S O O O S S* S O O S S them. 2 Albert Hale D Candidate did not answer survey Some candidates chose not to 2 Royce Jenkins R Candidate did not answer survey 2 Mark Haughwout* I S* S O * S S* S O O O S S* answer the survey while others took time to elaborate on their 3 Noah Harris D Candidate did not answer survey answers (*). 3 Ron Gould R Candidate did not answer survey

4 Ed Gogek D Candidate did not answer survey Answer Key 4 Jack Harper R S S O - S S S - S O S - S = Supports 5 Phil Cobb* D * O O O S O S S O S S S 5 Jake Flake R S S O O S S S S O O S S O = Opposes 6 Jim Larson D Candidate did not answer survey — = No answer 6 Pamela Gorman R S S O S S S S - S O S S * = Elaborated on answer 7 Lisa Black D Candidate did not answer survey *** = Winner not determined at 7 Jim Waring R Candidate did not answer survey time of printing 8 Dan Oseran D Candidate did not answer survey 8 Carolyn S. Allen R Candidate did not answer survey For the most current candidate 9 Steve Poe D Candidate did not answer survey information available, visit 9 Robert Burns R S S O S - S S - S O S S www.azcatholicconference.org. 10 Martin James D * S O O * * S S O O S S* Monroe* 10 Linda Gray R S S O S - S S S S O S S Party Key 11 Ann Wallack D Candidate did not answer survey D = Democrat 11 Barbara Leff R S S O O S S S S S O S S R = Republican 12 Robert Blendu R S S O S S S S O S O S S I = Independent 13 Richard Miranda D Candidate did not answer survey L = Libertarian 14 Debbie D Candidate did not answer survey McCune-Davis 1. Allowing parents to use tax 15 Ken Cheuvront D Candidate did not answer survey credits, vouchers, or educa- 15 Andrew R Candidate did not answer survey tion savings accounts to enable Smigielski children to attend any public, 16 Leah Landrum D Candidate did not answer survey private, or home school. Taylor 2. Prohibiting all forms of human 16 Daniel Veres R S S O O - S S O O - S S cloning. 17 Meg D Candidate did not answer survey Burton-Cahill 3. Legalizing physician-assisted 17 Rose Crutcher R Candidate did not answer survey suicide. 18 Rachel Kielsky L Candidate did not answer survey 4. Excluding newborn children 18 Karen S. Johnson* R S* S O S S S S S S O S S conceived while their mothers 19 Steven Zachary D Candidate did not answer survey were receiving welfare from the 19 Chuck Gray R S S O S S S S - S O S S calculation of the family’s wel- fare cash grant. 20 Donna D O O S O O O O S O S O S Gratehouse 5. Prohibiting state and local 20 John Huppenthal R S S O S S S S S S O S S government agencies, includ- 21 Jay Tibshraeny R Candidate did not answer survey ing police departments, from accepting matricula consular 22 Glen A. Ray D Candidate did not answer survey 22 Thayer Verschoor R S S O - S S S - S O S S cards as a form of identification. 23 Rebecca Rios D Candidate did not answer survey 6. Amending the United States 23 Cheryl Chase R S S O O O S S S S O S S Constitution to define marriage 24 Amanda Aguirre* D S* S S* O O O O S O S S* S as the union of one man and 24 Russ Jones R O S O O O S S S O O S S one woman. 24 Stanley Lenihan Reform Candidate did not answer survey 7. Requiring informed consent for 25 Marsha Arzberger D Candidate did not answer survey abortion to inform a woman con- 25 Mary Ann Black* R S S O S S S S* S S O S S sidering an abortion about the 26 Charlene D O S S O O O O O O S S S medical and psychological risks, Pesquiera fetal development, and abortion 26 Al Melvin R S S O O O S S S O O S S alternatives, and to include a 27 Jorge Luis Garcia* D O O S O O O O S O S O* S 24-hour period for the woman to 28 Paula Aboud D Candidate did not answer survey review the information. 29 Victor Soltero D Candidate did not answer survey 8. Establishing and maintaining 30 Jeffrey Chimene D Candidate did not answer survey a statewide public defender’s 30 Tim Bee* R S* S O O S S S S S* O S S office to provide adequate legal representation to those facing the death penalty. State House of Representatives 9. Making the presence of undoc- Name party 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 umented immigrants in Arizona 1 Wesley Edmonds D Candidate did not answer survey a felony. 1 Lucy Mason* R S* S O O S* S S S* O* O S S 10. Mandating healthcare provid- 1 Bryan Detwiler*** R S S O O S S S O S O S S ers to facilitate the distribution 1 Andy Tobin*** R S S O O - S S S - O S S of “emergency contraception” 1 George Seaman I Candidate did not answer survey (i.e., morning after pills). 2 Ann Kirkpatrick D Candidate did not answer survey 2 Albert Tom D Candidate did not answer survey 11. Exempting nonprofit religious 2 Preston J. Korn R S S O S S S S O S O S S organizations from any con- traceptive mandates that may 3 Luis Lopez D Candidate did not answer survey violate the tenets of their faith. 3 Trish Groe R S S O O S S S S S O S S 3 Nancy McLain* R S S O S S * S S O O S O 12. Simplifying the existing tax 4 Debra Boehlke D Candidate did not answer survey credit for donations made to 4 Sue Dolphin D Candidate did not answer survey nonprofit charitable organiza- 4 Tom Boone R Candidate did not answer survey tions serving the working poor 4 Judy M. Burges* R S S O * S S S S S O S S so that people who do not 5 Jack A. Brown D Candidate did not answer survey itemize their taxes are eligible 5 Bill Konopnicki R S S O - O S S S O O S S to participate. Page  ◆ The Catholic Sun votersguide Election Season 2006 State House of Representatives n June, candidates running I for office were presented with Name party 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 a series of 12 statements and 6 Doug Clark R S S O S S S S - S O S S asked to identify whether or not 6 Sam Crump R S S O - - S S - S O S S they Supported or Opposed 7 Marilyn Fox D Candidate did not answer survey them. 7 Jeanne Lunn D Candidate did not answer survey 7 Jim Iannuzo L S O O S O O O O O O S S Some candidates chose not to 7 Ray Barnes R S S O S S S S S S O S S answer the survey while others 7 Nancy Barto* R S S O S S S S S* O O S S took time to elaborate on their 8 Stephanie Rimmer D Candidate did not answer survey answers (*). 8 William H. D Candidate did not answer survey Sandberg 8 John Kavanagh R S S O O S S S S S O S S Answer Key 8 Michele Reagan R Candidate did not answer survey S = Supports 9 Sheri Van Horsen D Candidate did not answer survey O = Opposes 9 Rick Murphy* R S S O S S S S S* S* O S S 9 Bob Stump R S S O S S S S O S O S S — = No answer 10 Lamont Lovejoy D S - O - O S S O O O S S * = Elaborated on answer 10 Jackie Thrasher D Candidate did not answer survey *** = Winner not determined at 10 Doug Quelland* R S S O S S S S S * O S S 10 James Weiers R S S O O S S S S S O S S time of printing 11 Mark Anthony D Candidate did not answer survey For the most current candidate Desimone 11 Adam Driggs R S S O O O S S - O O S S information available, visit 11 Don Hesselbrock* R S S O O S S S S* O* O S S www.azcatholicconference.org. 12 John Nelson* R S S O S* * S S S * O S S 12 Jerry Weiers R Candidate did not answer survey Party Key 13 Steve Gallardo D Candidate did not answer survey D = Democrat 13 Martha Garcia D Candidate did not answer survey R = Republican 14 Chad Campbell D Candidate did not answer survey 14 D Candidate did not answer survey I = Independent 14 Mike Renzulli L Candidate did not answer survey L = Libertarian 14 John Stevens R S S O S S S S O S O S S 15 David Lujan D Candidate did not answer survey 1. Allowing parents to use tax 15 Kyrsten Sinema* D O * S O O O O S O S O S 15 Richard Buck L Candidate did not answer survey credits, vouchers, or education 15 Robert Gear R Candidate did not answer survey savings accounts to enable 15 William Wheat R Candidate did not answer survey children to attend any public, 16 Cloves C. D Candidate did not answer survey private, or home school. “Campbell, Jr.” 2. Prohibiting all forms of human 16 Ben R. Miranda D Candidate did not answer survey 16 Daniel Coleman R Candidate did not answer survey cloning. 17 Ed Ableser D Candidate did not answer survey 3. Legalizing physician-assisted 17 David Schapira D Candidate did not answer survey suicide. 17 Dale Despain R - S O O - S S - O O S S 17 Laura Knaperek R S S O O S S S S S O S S 4. Excluding newborn children conceived while their mothers 18 Tammie Pursley* D O O O O O O* S S O O S O* were receiving welfare from the 18 Mark Anderson R S S O S S S S S O O S S 18 Russell Pearce* R S S O S S* S S O* S O S S calculation of the family’s wel- fare cash grant. 19 Lara Wibeto* D O S O O O O O* S O S S S 19 Kirk Adams R S S O - S S S - - O S - 5. Prohibiting state and local 19 Rich Crandall R S S O - - S S - S O S - government agencies, includ- 20 Jack Heald L Candidate did not answer survey ing police departments, from 20 John McComish R Candidate did not answer survey accepting matricula consular 20 Bob Robson R Candidate did not answer survey cards as a form of identification. 21 Phil D Candidate did not answer survey Hettmansperger 6. Amending the United States 21 Warde V. Nichols R S S O S S S S S - O S S Constitution to define marriage 21 Steve Yarbrough* R S S O O S S S S O* O S S as the union of one man and 22 Edward Schwebel L Candidate did not answer survey one woman. 22 Andy Biggs R S S O - S S S S S O S S 7. Requiring informed consent for 22 Eddie Farnsworth R Candidate did not answer survey abortion to inform a woman con- 23 Barbara McGuire D - S - - S S S S - - S S sidering an abortion about the 23 Pete Rios D O S O O O S S S O O S S 23 R S S O O S S S S S O S S medical and psychological risks, 23 * R S S O - - S S O* O O S O fetal development, and abortion alternatives, and to include a 24 Lynne Pancrazi* D * * * * * * * * * * * * 24 Theresa Ulmer D O S O O S O O S O O S S 24-hour period for the woman to 24 Joseph R O S O S - O S O O O S S review the information. Melchionne 24 Ken Rosevear R S S O S S S S O O O S S 8. Establishing and maintaining 24 Rodney Martin Reform S S O O S * S S O O S S a statewide public defender’s 25 Manuel V. Alvarez D Candidate did not answer survey office to provide adequate legal 25 Patricia Fleming D Candidate did not answer survey representation to those facing 25 Jennifer J. Burns R O S O O S S S S O O S S the death penalty. 25 R S S O - S S S - - O S S 25 Bill Dore I S - S S S S S O S O O S 9. Making the presence of undoc- umented immigrants in Arizona 26 Lena S.Saradnik D Candidate did not answer survey 26 Pete Hershberger R Candidate did not answer survey a felony. 26 David A. R S S O* S* S* S S O* S O S S 10. Mandating healthcare provid- Jorgenson* ers to facilitate the distribution 27 Olivia Cajero D Candidate did not answer survey of “emergency contraception” Bedford (i.e., morning after pills). 27 Phil Lopes D Candidate did not answer survey 27 Gene Chewning R S S O - - S S O - O S S 11. Exempting nonprofit religious 28 David Bradley D O S S O O O O S O S S S organizations from any con- 28 Steve Farley D O - - O O O O S O S - S traceptive mandates that may 28 Bill Phillips R S S O - S S S O O O S S violate the tenets of their faith. 29 Linda Lopez D Candidate did not answer survey 12. Simplifying the existing tax 29 Tom Prezelski D Candidate did not answer survey credit for donations made to 29 Bruce P. R S S O O S* S S S O O S S Murchison* nonprofit charitable organiza- tions serving the working poor 30 Clarence Boykins D O O O O S O O S O O S S 30 Marian Ann R O S O O S S * S S O S O* so that people who do not McClure* itemize their taxes are eligible 30 Jonathan Paton* R * S O O S S S S S O S S to participate.